The space telescope XMM-Newton, operated by the European Space Agency and NASA, has taken an image of a giant cosmic “Cloverleaf” to reveal its mysterious origins. Cloverleaf is an example of a “peculiar radio circle” or ORC. These objects are strange bubbles of radio light so large that they can be thousands of times as… Read More »
When Suni Williams was assigned to fly on the Boeing Starliner aircraft in 2018, no one predicted it would be a six-year wait. The veteran NASA astronaut and former U.S. Navy test pilot spoke March 22 about the “emotional rollercoaster” the Starliner team has experienced since then through two uncrewed test flights, the pandemic and… Read More »
The first Spanish woman in space has now become the second female astronaut to be awarded the United States’ highest honor. Ellen Ochoa, who later directed NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom at a ceremony held at the White House on Friday, May 3. Ochoa became the 10th… Read More »
Happy National Astronaut Day 2024! As the inspirational President and CEO of Uniphi Good, music industry fixture Annie Balliro has headed the successful artist management and marketing company since 2009 before moving on to Uniphi Space Agency, which has become the nation’s largest private talent management firm for astronauts. . Supported by the company’s slogan… Read More »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Boeing’s spaceflight program could reach a major milestone Monday night with the launch of the Starliner spacecraft, which will finally carry two NASA astronauts into orbit. The mission, called Crew Flight Test, could lift off… Read More »
HOUSTON — Everyone thought Boeing’s new Starliner spacecraft would get astronauts flying sooner by now. Starliner is ready to carry two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) for the first time as soon as Monday, May 6, but it’s been a long road to get here. To achieve its goals, Boeing needed two… Read More »
Why is it so hard to persuade even when you have the facts on your side? As a philosopher, I am particularly interested in persuasion; not just how to persuade someone, but also how to do it ethically without manipulation. I found that one of the most profound insights came from the German philosopher. Immanuel… Read More »
Taiwan leaders are working on an ambitious new satellite system that would keep the island online in the event of disaster, as they grapple with the persistent threat of hostilities with China. Taiwan is in the “experimental stage of development” in its efforts to build new domestic communications satellites, Wu Jong-shinn, director general of the… Read More »
CAPE CANAVERAL — May the Power of the Rocket be with you! An Atlas V rocket launched to the launch pad at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Saturday, May 4, which also happened to be Star Wars Day, days before its historic first mission with astronauts. There was also Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft atop the… Read More »
After years of delays, Boeing is finally ready to launch the first Starliner astronaut mission for NASA with a test flight to the International Space Station on May 6. Know when to adjust. But don’t worry, space fans. We protected you. Currently, Boeing’s first Starliner carrying astronauts will be launched into orbit on Monday. 22:34… Read More »